“Watershed” US gov’t commitment welcomed
Stakeholders in the US’ international education community have welcomed new government commitments to promote the country as a study destination.
Stakeholders in the US’ international education community have welcomed new government commitments to promote the country as a study destination.
The number of US higher education institutions choosing to partner with education agents worldwide appears to be growing, a survey has indicated. However, respondents also identified ethical concerns with the agency model.
Stakeholders agree that the pandemic has created opportunities to change the way admissions teams are involved with recruitment activities globally.
Flexibility around standardised testing post-Covid-19 will ensure greater social mobility for young people, NACAC has urged.
Changes to NACAC's code of ethics has turned recruitment and enrolment management upside down in the US, with stakeholders claiming it will no longer be business as usual for many HEIs when recruiting international students.
Research by NACAC has revealed that commission-based agents play an important role at a significant number of US institutions, but some "inherent risks" were noted.
The International Association of College Admission Counseling is preparing to welcome a record number of attendees at its upcoming summer conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
College counsellors feel less confident advising the growing number of international students at US high schools on how to apply to university than domestic US students, according to a NACAC report.